Partner with Stafford House
Building strong, long-term relationships with trusted partners around the world.
Who we are
Stafford House International is a premium English language school group with over 70 years of experience. With schools in London, Cambridge and Canterbury, we deliver high-quality programmes supported by CATS Global Schools.
What we look for in a partner
We work with partners who share our values:
- Quality and commitment to student experience
- Professionalism and reliability
- Long-term relationship mindset
- Transparency and mutual respect
Why partner with us
- Established and trusted brand
- High academic standards and student satisfaction
- Dedicated and responsive sales support
- Clear processes and transparent pricing
- Long-term partnership approach
Meet our team
Our international sales team works closely with partners worldwide, providing support, guidance and expertise across all markets.
Our Sales team
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Anita Chen
Regional Manager Taiwan
Hi, I’m Anita, Stafford House’s Regional Manager for Taiwan! Having lived in five countries in five years as a student, I bring a unique global perspective to my role. I’m dedicated to providing seamless, expert support to my students and agent partners across Taiwan. Outside of work, I’m a creator at heart—whether I’m developing new recipes, staying active through sports, or producing digital content. Let’s work together to make your international education dreams a reality!
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Carlos Angulo
Sales Executive Latin America
I have been working in international education and sales for several years, and I joined Stafford House as a Sales Executive for Latin America. My role is to support agents and students in finding the best study options abroad and ensure a smooth process from start to finish. If you have any questions about our programmes, destinations, or booking process, I am always here and happy to help.
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Daria Starikova
Regional Director EEA & Africa
I have been working with international students since 2012 and currently work across Europe, Africa, CIS and UK onshore markets. I support student recruitment, work closely with our global agent network, and am involved in both academic and English language pathways. I really enjoy working across cultures and collaborating with students and partners from different backgrounds. Studying abroad can be challenging, so whether it is supporting our partners or helping students choose the right programme, I am always happy to guide and support.
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Emily Oh
Regional Director Central and North East Asia
I have been working in international education since 2008, and I joined CATS Global Schools in 2020 as Sales Director. I currently lead the recruitment teams across Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Mongolia.
In my role, I am responsible for driving recruitment for both Stafford House and CATS Global Schools across these markets, while also supporting and developing my teams to achieve sustainable growth.
My focus is to ensure that our schools are consistently positioned as the first choice for our partners and agents, by building strong relationships and delivering long-term value.
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Faizal Nanji
Regional Manager Europe
I have been working as Regional Manager for some regions in the EU since 2024 at Stafford House. As Regional Manager , it is my job to ensure there is always smooth collaboration between our fantastic schools and the agents, I am here to make your life easier!
I am very happy to help in any way with Partnerships for a successful future. If you have any questions regarding our schools, locations and Partnerships I am always here and happy to help.
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Gloria Ceccherini
Regional Manager Europe
Hello everyone, I am a multilingual education professional with over 14 years of experience in international student recruitment and business development. For more than four years, I have been part of CATS Global Schools, where I now work as Regional Manager for Italy, Portugal, and Slovakia. I love building strong partnerships and creating positive experiences for students and agents. I always bring energy, cultural insight, and a truly global perspective to my work and enjoy meeting new and current partner agents.
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Jennifer Zhang
Regional Manager China
Jennifer Zhang is the Brand Manager for Stafford House in China, bringing extensive experience in international student recruitment. She has held a range of key roles throughout her career, including China Representative, China Office Manager, and Regional Commercial Head. Promoting summer group programmes has been a consistent passion and focus of her work.
In her current role, Jennifer leads the promotion of Stafford House in China, working closely with agent partners to organise both junior and adult groups to travel to the UK for immersive language learning and cultural experiences, reinforcing Stafford House as a leading choice in the market. -
Katherine Venegas
Sales Advisor
LinkedIn ProfileI have been working as a Sales Advisor at Stafford House International since May 2025, and I love helping students begin their international journey. I’m always happy to support during the sales process.
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Kelly Teixeira
Regional Manager Brazil
My name is Kelly. I’m Brazilian and hold a degree in Tourism & Marketing. Since 2018, I have been working at Stafford House, supporting Brazilian agencies, and guiding students in shaping their future through international education. I lived in the United States and completed four study abroad programs, including at Disney, and gained valuable experience at a Brazilian exchange agency. I’m passionate about helping students succeed globally.
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Laurene Manjot
Sales Advisor
I joined Stafford House at the beginning of 2026. As a Sales Advisor, I work with both adult and junior students, ensuring each student receives the right guidance. I am always to help and support during our students journey!
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Majd Habeeb
Regional Manager MENA
Hi, I’m Majd. I’ve been working in international student recruitment since 2013 and joined Stafford House in January 2026 as a Student Recruitment Manager for the MENA region. In this role, I support agent partners and students across the region through training and guidance on the enrolment process. I also collaborate on in-market recruitment activities, ensuring a smooth and positive experience throughout.
If you want to know more about our centres, courses, or accommodation, I am always here and happy to help.
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Mayumi Suda
Country Manager Japan
I have been working in international education since 2016. I love helping students to go abroad and to take a first step towards their dream. I have studied in Aus and Canada, also lived in USA so I totally understand what is to be to live outside of your comfort zone. I will support anything you need to ensure your time with us is going to be wonderful and memorable. スタッフォードハウスで夢への一歩を踏み出せるように私が全力でサポートします。一緒に頑張りましょう!
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Narin Lee
Regional Manager North East Asia
I work with agents and students across Korea and Japan, supporting them throughout their journey with Stafford House. One of the things I value most about Stafford House is its warm and welcoming atmosphere. It is something I have felt while working here, and something many students seem to feel too. I hope every student feels supported, confident, and truly welcome from the very beginning.
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Natalia Steigleder Garcia
Sales Executive Brazil
I have 9 years of experience in International Education and started at Stafford House in February 2024.
My main goal as a Sales Executive is to support agencies by providing training and answering their questions, so they can confidently offer all of our courses for teenagers and adults.
If you are from Brazil, please feel free to contact me! I am sure that Stafford House have the perfect course for your students!
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Onyeka Omenye
Senior Regional Manager Africa
I have been working in sales since 2018, and I also began my journey with CGS in the same year. In my role, I focus on building strong client relationships, understanding customer needs, and delivering solutions that create value.
I am passionate about providing excellent service and ensuring a positive experience at every stage. If you have any questions or need support, I am always happy to help.
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Quoc Viet Cao
Regional Director South East Asia
With over 10 years of experience in student recruitment at CATS Global Schools, I am currently the Regional Director for South East Asia, overseeing academic recruitment across Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos. I am passionate about delivering the value of our school portfolio, including Stafford House, which I joined in 2026, and supporting students in finding the right pathways to achieve their academic and personal goals.
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Selda Yildiz
Recruitment Manager Turkey
I have been working in student recruitment, and since February 2025 I have been representing CATS Global Schools as the Student Recruitment Manager for Turkey. I support prospective students and partners in exploring a range of programs across our schools, helping them find the most suitable options and guiding them through the application process.
My role is to ensure a smooth and well-informed journey, helping students make confident decisions about their international education.
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Unchulee Meneghella
Regional Manager South East Asia
I have been working with Stafford House since February 2022, where I oversee the Southeast Asia market.
I enjoy connecting with students, parents, and business partners across the region, which I find highly rewarding. I am passionate about sharing my experiences and knowledge, guiding students through their educational journeys abroad, and helping them prepare for new opportunities. I especially value seeing students grow in confidence, enjoy their experiences, and return home with valuable insights, their progress continues to inspire me.
Our Admissions & Reservations team
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Lavinia Fulea
Global Sales Support Team Manager
LinkedIn ProfileI am the Global Sales Support Team Manager for Adult Programmes at Stafford House International, where I lead the admissions function for adult students. Since joining in 2019 as a Student Services Officer, I have progressed into admissions, developing a strong understanding of the student journey.
My team and I manage the pre-arrival process, ensuring a smooth and supportive experience from application to arrival. We are always happy to help with any questions, so students feel confident and prepared. Outside of work, I enjoy travelling and meeting people from different cultures.
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Bruna Guedes
Global Sales Support Coordinator
I’ve been helping students turn their international education dreams into reality since 2018! I proudly joined Stafford House in February 2025 in the Global Sales Support team. Think of me as the behind-the-scenes magic maker, I support our amazing global team so they can give you the absolute best experience possible. I am always here cheering for your next big adventure. Let’s make it happen!
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Harry Osathanonda
Global Sales Support Coordinator
Harry works in admissions at Stafford House International, supporting student recruitment across East and Southeast Asia. Based in Tokyo, he ensures that students receive all necessary documents before their journey to the UK and works closely with both students and agents to keep everything running smoothly from enquiry to arrival.
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Maksym Pidipryhora
Global Sales Support Coordinator
I have been working in international education with a focus on the European market since 2013. In 2018, I joined Stafford House as a Global Sales Support coordinator. My duty is to make sure that each student’s pre-arrival journey goes as smoothly as possible and our partners are satisfied with our cooperation. I enjoy being a part of this fantastic team and truly believe that we are going further than others.
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Matheus Gilli
Global Sales Support Coordinator
I have been working with exchange programs since 2015 and joined Stafford House in January 2023 as part of the Admissions team. As a Global Sales Support Coordinator, I ensure a smooth process for agents and students, from initial enquiry through to arrival, while supporting the sales team. If you have any requests, new bookings, or questions about our programmes or admissions process, I’m always happy to help.
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Michelle Santos
Global Sales Support Coordinator
Helping students achieve their dreams has been my focus in the international education industry since 2011. My journey with Stafford House began in 2025, taking on the role of Global Sales Support Coordinator. I manage student applications from initial inquiry to arrival, ensuring a smooth and well-organized process. I am dedicated to creating a positive experience and supporting students every step of the way.
Our Leadership team
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Adriana Cambre Alonso
Finance Business Partner
I joined the CATS finance team in March 2020, moving to Management Accountant for Stafford House. Building on that foundation, I then stepped into the role of Finance Business Partner where I’m involved in reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and building relationships with the schools. I studied a business degree in Spain and I came to the UK as I enjoy learning about different cultures.
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Carl Roberton
General Manager
LinkedIn ProfileI joined Stafford House in 2011 and have held positions as Director of Studies, and Principal at Stafford House London before becoming Senior Principal, Director of Short Courses and now General Manager.
I grew up in Canterbury, a wonderful historic English city that I’m very proud to call my home town! I’ve been living in London for 30 years and love the openness, access to culture and atmosphere of tolerance that characterises this vast metropolis. It’s impossible to be bored in London and it offers something for absolutely everyone, and different things at different stages of life as well!
I’m very proud to lead an organisation that is always focused on doing things as well as possible, and always looking to learn and develop itself. Nothing makes me prouder than learning about the success stories of our students, trainees and staff!
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Gabriel Pascual
Sales & Marketing Director
LinkedIn ProfileAt Stafford House, I lead our global recruitment strategy with a clear focus on growth, partnerships, and student experience. With over 20 years in international education, I believe success comes from combining strong commercial thinking with a real understanding of what students value.
For me, it is not just about recruiting students — it is about creating experiences that stay with them. From the first enquiry to the end of their course, my priority is to ensure every student feels supported, confident, and part of something bigger than the classroom.
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Kim Bartley
Talent Acquisition & People Partner
LinkedIn ProfileHi, I’m Kim, the Talent Acquisition and People Business Partner for Stafford House. I’ve been with the company since 2022 and lead our HR and Talent function across all of our schools. I’m passionate about supporting our people and proud to play a part in shaping the wonderful teams that make Stafford House such a special place to work.
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Mike Ward
Principal
LinkedIn ProfileI’m Mike and I’ve been in the English language teaching industry for 35 years –I love it! I’ve been working in Cambridge since 2003, so I’m familiar with the city and all the things that contribute to a great student experience, from accommodation to social activities and feeling safe and happy in a new place. Here at Stafford House Cambridge we have a strong focus on learning and will work extremely hard to ensure students achieve their learning objectives.
Before coming to Cambridge I worked as a Teacher Trainer and before that I spent ten years as a teacher in Turkey, Italy and South Korea. My strongest memory is the kindness of strangers and now as Principal I can guarantee a warm welcome and on-going support from the excellent team in Cambridge. I am the Designated Safeguarding Lead for Cambridge.
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Pat O’Donoghue
Principal
LinkedIn ProfileI started teaching English in 1991 and joined Stafford House in 2001. I love meeting people from all over the world and seeing how they get on together.
It is my hope they go home with a better understanding and view of different cultures, and of course of ours.
I feel my role is to be like an Ambassador in my own country!
Pat is the Designated Safeguading Lead at our Canterbury facilities.
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Ruth Fenton
Study Holidays Director
Ruth graduated from the University of London and started her career as a Programme Coordinator organising programmes for thousands of children each year. Ruth then became Director of Study Tours, running courses in the UK and Ireland. In 1994, Ruth founded Stafford House Study Holidays providing courses for adults and children in 16 locations globally. In 2019, Ruth was awarded a Lifetime Achievement by Lead 5050 for Contribution to the Industry.
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Steve Tulk
Principal
LinkedIn ProfileI’m Steve and I’m the Principal – and I’m looking forward to welcoming you to our lovely school here in Central London. My job is to make sure that you get the very best care. attention, learning, growth, development, fun and enjoyment while you are here – and hopefully you’ll make new friends along the way.
We are an inclusive, welcoming community at Stafford House London and, just like you, we all really love travelling and exploring new places. I’ve visited 71 countries, but I’m always looking for my next top tip. Where do you suggest?
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